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New housing coming to Rutland

Posted August 1, 2010

Source: Rutland Herald, August 1

“Two historic West Rutland Buildings will soon be converted into low income apartments. The Housing Trust of Rutland County purchased the property and buildings – on Barnes Street – last week. It plans to turn an old school and convent into 17…one and two bedroom apartments. The school was built in the 1920’s…and closed down in the 1978…due to low enrollment. [More ...]

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Vermont to receive preservation grants

Posted January 31, 2010

“BARRE — Vermont is getting more than $200,000 in 19 matching grants to projects for the restoration and preservation of historic buildings across the state.

The grant program, administered by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, provides owners of historic buildings with matching funding of up to $15,000 for a variety of capital repairs. [More ...]

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Vermont takes advantage of historic tax credits

Posted January 14, 2010

“Vermont ranks No. 1 in per capita use of federal historic tax credits to rehabilitate historic buildings, according to a recent federal report. The state is 10th in the nation overall rising from 12th overall last year. [More ...]

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